Halifax Primary School
URN: 144217 • Ipswich IP2 8PY
Overview
- Name
- Halifax Primary School
- URN
- 144217
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Landers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473683932
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich IP2 8PY
Summary
Halifax Primary School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed academy converter with an enrolment of 419 pupils, just below its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to "Aim High." The ethos prioritises not only academic success but also the development of essential life skills, promoting responsibility, tolerance, and resilience among students.
The curriculum at Halifax is designed to be engaging and relevant, with a strong emphasis on collaborative learning. Subjects such as history and geography are taught with a focus on local context and diversity, encouraging curiosity through interactive lessons and community involvement. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including swimming from Year 2 and a Musical Extravaganza, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Halifax Primary School values the partnership between pupils, staff, and families, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting children's development. The school is dedicated to nurturing each child's potential and preparing them for their future endeavours. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Halifax is designed to be engaging and relevant, with a strong emphasis on collaborative learning. Subjects such as history and geography are taught with a focus on local context and diversity, encouraging curiosity through interactive lessons and community involvement. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including swimming from Year 2 and a Musical Extravaganza, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Halifax Primary School values the partnership between pupils, staff, and families, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting children's development. The school is dedicated to nurturing each child's potential and preparing them for their future endeavours. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 419
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 203
- FSM %
- 24.80
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 419 | 216 | 203 | 420 | 24.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 419 | 213 | 206 | 420 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 409 | 214 | 195 | 420 | 21.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 409 | 214 | 195 | 420 | 21.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 412 | 217 | 195 | 420 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 415 | 203 | 212 | 420 | 16.90 |
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